Give an Example of a Therapy or Technique Used in a Non-Western

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Essay

Give an example of a therapy or technique used in a non-Western culture (or used with members of a non-Western culture), and explain how that treatment differs from the traditional Western model of psychotherapy.

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Definitions:

Dynamics of Depression

Pertains to the complex, interacting factors that contribute to the development, maintenance, and changes of depressive disorders over time.

Neo-Freudians

Psychologists who were influenced by Freud's theories but developed their own distinct approaches and theories, often diverging from Freud's emphasis on sexual motivation.

Freud

Sigmund Freud, originating from Austria and a neurologist by profession, developed psychoanalysis as a technique for addressing psychopathology through discussions between a psychoanalyst and their patient.

Weak Superegos

Refers to individuals with underdeveloped or ineffective superegos, resulting in difficulties in regulating impulses and adhering to societal norms and morals.